Tesla Model S owners have reported 267 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (252 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |
This happens about 30%to 40% of the time when using full self driving supervised on hw3, fsd version 12. 6. 4, software version 2026. 14. 6. When changing marked lanes to the right, either initiated by fsd or the driver asking fsd to move to the right by engaging the right turn signals, it will do Read details...
The steering rack motor failed causing the steering to become incredibly difficult. Turning the wheels at no or low speed takes great force and turning the wheel at faster speeds takes moderate force. The motor died mid trip, causing a very dangerous situation for myself and other motorists. Read details...
At ~5,000 total vehicle miles, our 2019 Model S performance had sudden and complete power steering assist failure at highway speeds, possibly concurrent with autopilot (autosteer) failure. Either I, or the autopilot system, turned off the autopilot feature at or near a slight curve on an interstate Read details...
Pulling my car out of my driveway, I attempted to reverse the car into the garage to charge it. After putting the car in reverse I heard a loud pop noise and the steering wheel refused to turn. Attempting to turn the wheel at all resulted in a grinding noise that made the car undriveble. Read details...
The vehicle was in service for warranty issue. Tesla burbank service center denied to done the recall. Regarding to them, the recall is unnecessary and did not need to be done until raining. However, this recall is in needed for the power steering gear assist motor may move, causing the Read details...